Vortech vs. Paxton ???
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Vortech vs. Paxton ???
Vortech vs. Paxton. Pros and cons please.....
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Both companies make several head units, be sure to compare cfm and compressor maps (apples to apples) when choosing. You cannot go wrong with either brand, they are sister companies that share some technology but are not identical. You're going to be a winner either way 
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Both companies make several head units, be sure to compare (cfm and compressor maps)apples to apples when choosing. You cannot go wrong with either brand, they are sister companies that share some technology but are not identical when it comes applications. You're going to be a winner either way
Most importantly choose the kit that is made by ECS or A&A utilizing the blower.
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They both are the same company. The blowers are the same except for a few. I believe you would want to compare A&A vs. ECS as stated above.
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Now the question I must ask...
Why would you ask AFTER you have a Paxton installed on your car Crusher!?
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My other Vette had a Vortech and I liked the blower sound much better. It sounded like a supercharger and you could hear it.Don't know if one is preferred over the other for any specific reason and so far the answer seams to be no. Apples to Apples, do they make the same power, both with good reliability, etc.
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So your comparing the Vortech on your LT C4 to the paxton on your LS C5? And sound is your concern? You have to start driving that thing in the rain man. Come on!
The Paxton/C5 will stomp the snot out of your old C4/Vortech. I think thats a given.
If your comparing the C5 kits, look at the rest of the systems, there are a number of differences.
If you want sound get one of these!
The Paxton/C5 will stomp the snot out of your old C4/Vortech. I think thats a given.
If your comparing the C5 kits, look at the rest of the systems, there are a number of differences.
If you want sound get one of these!
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Both companies make several head units, be sure to compare cfm and compressor maps (apples to apples) when choosing. You cannot go wrong with either brand, they are sister companies that share some technology but are not identical. You're going to be a winner either way
I have choosen the ProCharger becasue at the time it was the only one on the market that had the self oiling system and you did not have to tap the oil pan for oiling the head unit!
I know a few people that have ProChargers and like them a lot! and there are many on here with a variety to choose from!
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